When You Need the Courage to Make Your Life Count

Making your life count means that despite your fears of failure, letting others down, being rejected, et cetera, you make a decision to be courageous and live the impossible! Use these Scriptures when you need to find the courage to make your life count.

Joshua 1:9 This is My command: be strong and courageous. Never be afraid or discouraged because I am your God, the Eternal One, and I will remain with you wherever you go.

2 Samuel 7:27 For You, O Eternal God, the Commander of heavenly armies, the God of Israel, have shown me what You intend, saying, “I will establish your dynasty,” and that is why I have found the courage to pray this prayer in Your presence.

2 Chronicles 15:7 But you, who are devoted to being with God and searching for God, be strong and do not lose courage because your actions will reap rewards.

Job 40:7 Eternal One: Now, prepare yourself and gather your courage like a warrior. Prepare yourself for the task at hand. I’ll be asking the questions, now—you will supply the answers.

Psalm 31:24 Be strong, and live courageously, all of you who set your hope in the Eternal!

Isaiah 35:4 Tell those who worry, the anxious and fearful,“Take strength; have courage! There’s nothing to fear. Look, here—your God! Right here is your God!The balance is shifting; God will right all wrongs. None other than God will give you success. He is coming to make you safe.”

Acts 4:29-30 And now, Lord, take note of their intimidations intended to silence us. Grant us, Your servants, the courageous confidence we need to go ahead and proclaim Your message while You reach out Your hand to heal people, enabling us to perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Listen, stay alert, stand tall in the faith, be courageous, and be strong. Let love prevail in your life, words, and actions.

Ephesians 3:12-13 His faithfulness to God has made it possible for us to have the courage we need and the ability to approach the Father confidently. So I ask you not to become discouraged because I am jailed for speaking out on your behalf. In fact, my suffering is something that brings you glory.

Philippians 1:14 My imprisonment has instilled courage in most of our brothers and sisters, so they are trusting God more and have been even more daring as they speak the good news without fear.

Hebrews 10:23-25 Let us hold strong to the confession of our hope, never wavering, since the One who promised it to us is faithful. Let us consider how to inspire each other to greater love and to righteous deeds, not forgetting to gather as a community, as some have forgotten, but encouraging each other, especially as the day of His return approaches.